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Compass (COMP) appoints Timothy Gustavson as new Chief Accounting Officer

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Compass, Inc. appointed Timothy B. Gustavson as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective March 2, 2026. The existing Chief Financial Officer, Scott Wahlers, will continue in his role as CFO and principal financial officer, so the finance leadership remains otherwise unchanged.

Gustavson, age 57, previously served as Chief Accounting Officer, Controller and Senior Vice President of Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. from March 2015 until its acquisition by Compass on January 9, 2026, and earlier spent 16 years in public accounting with KPMG. Compass states there are no family relationships, related-party transactions, or special arrangements connected to his selection, and no new compensatory arrangements were entered into in connection with this appointment.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2026
 
 
Compass, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
 
 
Delaware 001-40291 30-0751604
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
110 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York
 10011
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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Item 5.02.Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment
of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 18, 2026, Compass, Inc. ("Compass" or the "Company") appointed Timothy B. Gustavson as its Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective March 2, 2026. Mr. Wahlers will continue to serve as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer.
Mr. Gustavson, age 57, served as the Chief Accounting Officer, Controller and Senior Vice President of Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. ("Anywhere") from March 2015 until the acquisition of Anywhere by Compass effective January 9, 2026. He joined Anywhere in 2006 and from 2006 to March 2015, he served in various roles of increasing responsibilities. Prior to joining Anywhere, Mr. Gustavson spent 16 years in public accounting with the KPMG audit practice. Mr. Gustavson is a certified public accountant.
There are no family relationships between Mr. Gustavson and any of the Company’s directors or executive officers and there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Gustavson and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as an officer. There are no related party transactions between Mr. Gustavson and the Company. No new compensatory arrangements were entered into with Mr. Gustavson in connection with his appointment.

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
  COMPASS, INC.
Date: February 23, 2026  By: /s/ Scott Wahlers
   Scott Wahlers
   Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What executive change did Compass (COMP) disclose in this 8-K?

Compass appointed Timothy B. Gustavson as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective March 2, 2026. Existing CFO Scott Wahlers remains Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer, so Compass is adding accounting leadership without changing its overall finance head.

What is Timothy Gustavson’s background before joining Compass (COMP)?

Timothy Gustavson served as Chief Accounting Officer, Controller and Senior Vice President of Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. from March 2015 until its acquisition by Compass on January 9, 2026. Before Anywhere, he spent 16 years in KPMG’s audit practice and is a certified public accountant.

Does the new Compass (COMP) Chief Accounting Officer have any family or related-party ties to the company?

Compass states there are no family relationships between Timothy Gustavson and any directors or executive officers. The company also notes there are no related party transactions involving him, and no arrangements or understandings with other persons that led to his selection as an officer.

Were any new compensation agreements granted to Timothy Gustavson by Compass (COMP)?

Compass reports that no new compensatory arrangements were entered into with Timothy Gustavson in connection with his appointment as Chief Accounting Officer. This means his role change did not come with a newly negotiated pay package specifically tied to this promotion.

What roles will Compass (COMP) CFO Scott Wahlers retain after this appointment?

Scott Wahlers will continue to serve as Compass’s Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer. The filing clarifies that only the principal accounting officer role changes hands, while overall financial leadership remains with Wahlers in his existing CFO position.

When does Compass (COMP) say the appointment of Timothy Gustavson becomes effective?

Compass states that Timothy Gustavson’s appointment as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer becomes effective on March 2, 2026. Until then, existing arrangements remain in place, and after that date he will assume the designated accounting responsibilities for the company.

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